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Boobay
Norman Balbuena (born November 7, 1986), better known in his stage name Boobay, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. He is best known for appearing in several GMA News and Public Affairs shows (including ''Unang Hirit'') as a co-host. He was also regular in the award-winning comedy-game show ''Celebrity Bluff'' as a bluffer or ''gangnammm'' along with Edu Manzano, Brod Pete and host Eugene Domingo. Personal life Born in the small town of San Narciso in Zambales province, Boobay is the eldest among the four children of Honorio Balbuena, a soldier, and Aquilla Balbuena, a retired elementary teacher. He was in grade school when Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991, this caused him and his family to dwell in an evacuation site for two years after their house was destroyed by the eruption. Despite the hardships, Boobay finished grade school in Zambales. He pursued his college education at St. Louis University – Baguio taking AB Communication where he earned a scholarship upo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boobay And Tekla Show
''The Boobay and Tekla Show'' (also known as ''TBATS'') is a Philippine television comedy talk show broadcast by YouTube and GMA Network. The show premiered as a streaming television show on YouTube in 2018. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Frasco Mortiz, it is hosted by Boobay and Super Tekla. It premiered on terrestrial television on January 27, 2019 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up. Hosts * Boobay * Super Tekla ;The Mema Squad * Pepita Curtis * Ian Red * Jennie Gabriel * John Vic De Guzman * Jessica Villarubin Production In March 2020, the admission of a live audience in the studio and production were suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The show resumed its programming on September 13, 2020. Ratings According to AGB Nielsen Philippines AGB Nielsen Media Research Philippines, commonly called AGB Nielsen, is a market research firm in the Philippines specializing in broadcast media. AGB Niels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
May Tamang Balita
''May Tamang Balita'' () formally ''May Tamang Balita atbp.'' is a Philippine television news satire show broadcast by GMA News TV. Originally hosted by Janna Dominguez, Maey Bautista, Ramon Bautista and Sheena Halili, it premiered on March 4, 2011. The show concluded on February 7, 2013 with a total of 100 episodes. Segments Regular Segments *'Bulag na Katotohanan' - Hosted by Boobay and Maey Bautista. Features blind items that usually involves politicians. *'Kuro-Kuro' (formerly ''Maey Katanungan'') - A parody of Saksi's segment "Barangay Saksi" *'Pa-Star' (also known as ''Pa-Star: Showbiz News na Paandar'') - A showbiz segment hosted by Maey Bautista. *'Ang Twit-twit Mo!' - Boobay shares some tweets of different personalities from their Twitter accounts. *'Baliktaktakan' - A segment where the Anchors shared their comments/opinions on the current issues on Politics, Sports, & Showbiz. Recurring Segments *'Tamang Hinala' - Hosted by Maey Bautista as Madam U (which is a pun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extra Challenge
''Extra Challenge'' formerly ''Extra, Extra'' is a Philippine television news magazine and reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by Karen Davila and Paolo Bediones, it premiered on February 15, 1999 on the network's evening line up as a lifestyle show titled as ''Extra, Extra''. In 2003, it was retitled as ''Extra Challenge'' and became a reality show. The show concluded on January 20, 2013. Overview On February 15, 1999, ''Extra Extra'' premiered as a news magazine show with Paolo Bediones and Karen Davila serving as hosts. Miriam Quiambao replaced Davila as a co-host when she left the show in 2000. In 2003, it was reformatted as a reality competition show and renamed as ''Extra Challenge''. The show featured celebrities pitted against each other in several challenges. It is patterned after American reality shows such as ''Survivor'', '' The Amazing Race'', '' America's Next Top Model'', ''Fear Factor ''Fear Factor'' is an American stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celebrity Bluff
''Celebrity Bluff'' is a Philippine television comedy game show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Eugene Domingo, it premiered on November 17, 2012. The show originally featured Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola as the original "Gangnammms" (also known as "Celebrity Bluffers"), which later consisted of Celebrity Bluffers, Boobay and Brod Pete. The show concluded on June 30, 2018, with a total of 213 episodes. It was replaced by ''The Clash'' in its timeslot. Overview In September 2013, Bayola left the show after facing a scandal. He was then replaced by Boobay and Brod Pete who later became regular cast members. In November 2015, Manalo decided not to renew his contract due to scheduling conflict, at the same time Salvador also left the show before the season ended. The two were replaced by several guests such as Betong Sumaya, Boobsie, Jerald Napoles, Ai Ai delas Alas and Pauleen Luna among others. On February 4, 2016, the director of the show, Uro dela Cruz, died at th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Louis University (Philippines)
Saint Louis University (; tl, Pamantasan ng San Luis) also referred to by its acronym SLU, is a private Catholic research basic and higher education institution run by the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baguio, Philippines. It was founded on December 1, 1911, by the CICM Missionaries. Saint Louis University offers programs at the elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate levels. It has campuses throughout the Baguio metropolitan area. SLU is PAASCU-accredited and one of the universities in the Cordillera Administrative Region which passed the newly mandated CHED's Institutional Sustainability Assessment. It is under the CICM Philippines School Network or CICM-PSN. It is the oldest of the CICM-PSN schools. The patron saint of the university is St. Aloysius de Gonzaga. It is the largest university north of Manila with more than 40,000 students (elementary, high school and college combined) as of A.Y. 2018–2019. The Commission on Higher Educatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Day Off (TV Series)
''Day Off'' is a Philippine television reality show broadcast by GMA News TV. The show awards people with a day off from their job. Originally hosted by Pekto and Carmina Villarroel, it premiered from November 12, 2005. The show concluded on May 25, 2019 with a total of 746 episodes. Janine Gutierrez and Ken Chan served as the final hosts. Hosts * Janine Gutierrez * Ken Chan ;Co-hosts * Jason Francisco * Dasuri Choi * Boobay * Maey Bautista ;Former hosts * Carmina Villarroel * Pekto Mike Nacua (born June 14, 1973), better known as Pekto, is a Filipino actor, comedian and television host. Career Born and raised in the province of Cebu, Mike "Pekto" Nacua was discovered by GMA Network GMA Network (Global Media Arts or ... * Isabel Oli * Bela Padilla * Julie Anne San Jose Accolades References 2005 Philippine television series debuts 2019 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA News and Public Affairs shows GMA N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marimar (2015 TV Series)
''Marimar'' is a Philippine television drama romance series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based on a 1994 Mexican television series of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata, Mark Dela Cruz and Lore Reyes, it stars Megan Young in the title role and Tom Rodriguez. It premiered on August 24, 2015 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing ''Pari 'Koy''. The series concluded on January 8, 2016 with a total of 100 episodes. It was replaced by ''That's My Amboy'' in its timeslot. Premise Marimar is a beautiful poor girl who marries the handsome and rich heir, Sergio. Unfortunately, Sergio's stepmother Angelika and ex-girlfriend Antonia makes Marimar's life a "living hell". A few years later, Marimar meets her wealthy biological father, Gustavo Aldama, who helps her get revenge against the people who wronged her. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Megan Young as Marimar Pérez-Santibañez / Bella Aldama-Santibañez * Tom Rodriguez as Sergio Santibañez ;Supportin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zambales
Zambales, officially the Province of Zambales ( fil, Lalawigan ng Zambales; ilo, Probinsia ti Zambales; Pangasinan: ''Luyag/Probinsia na Zambales''; xsb, Probinsya nin Zambales), is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba, which is located in the middle of the province. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north and northeast, Tarlac to the east, Pampanga to the southeast, Bataan to the south and the South China Sea to the west. With a total land area of (including the independent city of Olongapo), Zambales is the second largest among the seven provinces of Central Luzon after Nueva Ecija. The province is noted for its mangoes, which are abundant from January to April. Zambales does not have a functional airport - the closest functional airport is the Clark International Airport in Angeles City in the neighbouring province of Pampanga. Subic Bay International Airport, which is located in Cubi Point (geographically located i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismol Family
''Ismol Family'' is a Philippine television situational comedy series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Dominic Zapata, it stars Ryan Agoncillo and Carla Abellana. It premiered on June 22, 2014 on the network's Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up replacing '' Picture! Picture!''. The series concluded on November 6, 2016 with a total of 125 episodes. It was replaced by '' Tsuperhero'' in its timeslot. The series is streaming online on YouTube. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Ryan Agoncillo as Jingo Ismol * Carla Abellana as Majay Ismol ;Supporting cast * Marc Justine Alvarez as PJ Ismol * Carmi Martin as Apolonia "Apple" Laqui * Mikael Daez as Bernie * Pekto as Roberto "Bobong" Laqui * Bianca Umali as Yumi Laqui * Miguel Tanfelix as Tan-Tan * Kevin Santos as Lance * Mahal as Big Boss * Boobay as Lora * Dello as himself * James Teng as Nathan * Bernadette Bansil as Dianne * Pollana Villamor Tangco as Jackie * Alvin Ronquillo as Yakkie * Ashley Mendoza as Krippy * Natali ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marian Rivera
Marian Rivera Gracia-Dantes (; born 12 August 1984) is a Filipino recording artist, actress, and commercial model. She gained prominence as a widely-acclaimed actress for her roles in ''MariMar'', '' Dyesebel'', '' Amaya'', '' Darna'' and '' Temptation of Wife''. As a recording artist, Rivera has released two studio albums: the ''Marian Rivera Dance Hits'' and ''Retro Crazy''. She has starred in films such as ''My Bestfriend's Girlfriend'', '' You to Me Are Everything'', and '' Panday 2''. She was included in 2011's Top 20 Endorsers. She was hailed as '' FHM Magazine's'' Sexiest Woman in 2008, 2013, and 2014, setting the record of three cumulative victories through voting online and SMS. She was selected as one of the members of the selection committee at the ''Miss Universe 2021''. Early life and education Marian Rivera Gracia was born in Madrid, Spain to Francisco Javier Gracia Alonso, a Spaniard, and Amalia Rivera, a Filipina from Cavite. Her parents married and eventually ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ethel Booba
Ethyl Gabison-Salazar (born December 17, 1976), also known by her stage name Ethel Booba, is a Filipina TV personality, author, singer, and comedienne. She has also worked in the recording industry. She was the first been crowned as the celebrity champion at Tawag ng Tanghalan of the noon-time television show It's Showtime. Career Gabison is a former talent of GMA Network and was one of the hosts of ''Extra Challenge''. She also guest judged for ''Kakaibang Idol'', a special edition of ''Philippine Idol''. Before becoming a star, she joined the singing contest of ABC, ''Sing Galing''. She defended her title for four weeks and wore glamorous outfits each week. After winning the title and being held the grand champion, she signed a contract under GMA Network. She also became one of the housemates of ''Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2''. She currently makes several appearances on ABS-CBN ABS-CBN (an initialism of its two predecessors' names, Alto Broadcasting S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMA News And Public Affairs
GMA Integrated News and Public Affairs (formerly known as ''RBS News Department'', ''GMA Radio-Television News'' and ''GMA Rainbow Satellite News''; and commonly GMA (Integrated) News) is the news division of the GMA Network Inc. The division produces news, public affairs, infotainment, and lately, sports and entertainment programs for free-to-air TV channels (GMA Network and GTV), national radio station ( Super Radyo DZBB 594) owned and affiliated regional television and radio stations in the Philippines, and international TV channels ( GMA Pinoy TV, GMA Life TV and GMA News TV International). History Public affairs division GMA's Public Affairs division was established in 1987 when Tina Monzon-Palma, then head of GMA News, recognized that a 30-minute newscast was not adequate and sufficient to inform the general Filipino public on what is happening to the recently established Aquino government after the historic People Power Revolution in February 1986. The public ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
